Monthly Archive for February, 2013

: February, 2013

You might be thinking about making a new career move or you could be in the midst of a job search looking for ways to uncover new opportunities. Either way, Pinterest could be just what you need to help you generate ideas. Even though Pinterest is so… …

Smart phones can help you break new ground when it comes to your career. But they also play such a huge role in our business and personal lives that’s it’s easy to blur the boundaries when you bring your phone to work. You need to know that people … …

The word “start” takes on so many different meanings. In a job search, it could mean pick up the phone and start reaching out to people that you know. In a launching a new career path, it could mean going back to school. Whatever current situat… …

I get questions about networking all the time. People frequently ask how they know they’ve said enough. When meeting people, the goal is to develop rapport, and that means being able to communicate clearly. You need to develop your personal brand, w… …

Are you basing your identity and your job search on your job title? The problem is, job titles vary from one organization to another. While there are similarities — teaching doesn’t vary much from one school district to another, for example — whe… …

Chances are you know someone like this: They have the gift of intelligence but they lack common sense. In most cases, people like this haven’t fully developed the emotional skills needed to relate to people effectively Common sense gives us the abili… …

When you have been searching for a job for weeks without a bite, and you think your skills match a job that’s posted, it can be tempting to stretch the truth about your qualifications and experience. Candidates often justify their dishonesty by say… …

Have you ever wondered why you get passed over for promotions? You work hard, put in long hours, and you’re a team player. So what’s going on? Of course, there are many reasons one person is promoted and another isn’t. Some things you can change;… …